The Bee's Bookshelf discussion

Hey there, Bee's Bookshelf members! We're so glad you've joined us to talk about our favorite stories. Use this thread to introduce yourself to the group using the following format:

1. First name, last initial
2. State or country where you live
3. Your favorite book(s) or author(s)
4. A fun fact about yourself

I'll start with my own example:

1. Molly D.
2. I live in Ohio.
3. My favorite books are Harry Potter, which I'm currently re-reading for about the hundredth time.
4. My favorite food is ice cream, especially if it's chocolate chip cookie dough.

I guess that means I'm next!

1. My name is Tyler H.
2. I also live in Ohio (but I'm originally from Georgia).
3. I have too many favorites to count, but I love everything that Libba Bray writes from The Diviners to the Gemma Doyle books.
4. I have a ginger cat named Zoey, who is an absolute menace (but a lovable menace).

Hi. My name is Olivia P., I live in North Carolina, my favorite book series is the Dreamhouse Kings series by Robert Liparulo (but I also love Harry Potter and a bunch of other books), and I have been in the National Spelling Bee once. Nice to meet you guys. I have things in common with both of you, because my favorite food group is ice cream and I have two cats (going on three).

Olivia wrote: "Hi. My name is Olivia P., I live in North Carolina, my favorite book series is the Dreamhouse Kings series by Robert Liparulo (but I also love Harry Potter and a bunch of other books), and I have b..."

Welcome, Olivia! I've never read the Dreamhouse Kings series, but I just looked them up and they sound amazing. Definitely going to add them to my to-read shelf—thanks for the recommendation!

You're welcome! It is amazing!

Hi my name is Sydney A. I live in Tennessee. Some of my favorite series are The Harry Potter books and The Chronicles of Narnia. I enjoy running cross country and playing basketball.

Sydney Aslan wrote: "Hi my name is Sydney A. I live in Tennessee. Some of my favorite series are The Harry Potter books and The Chronicles of Narnia. I enjoy running cross country and playing basketball."

Hi, Sydney. Welcome to the group! I'm a big fan of the Harry Potter books, too, but I have to admit that I never finished the Chronicles of Narnia. I should probably add them to my always-growing list. Which one is your favorite?

Thanks! I like the first one the best.

1. Hi, I'm Marianne D.
2. I live in Ohio.
3. I enjoy many different genres. Wonder by R J Palacio, and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews are favorites.
4. I have a Maltese dog named Gus, and I love dark chocolate!

Marianne wrote: "1. Hi, I'm Marianne D.
2. I live in Ohio.
3. I enjoy many different genres. Wonder by R J Palacio, and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews are favorites.
4. I have a Maltese ..."

Welcome to the club, Marianne! The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles is one of my favorite children's books of all time—I remember reading it with my mom when I was little. Thanks so much for sharing!

1. Hi guys! My name is Julia O.
2. I'm from Northwest Indiana.
3. I have so many favorite books including Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, and I'm currently in the middle of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas and absolutely loving it.
4. Like some of you, I have a thing for sweets like ice cream and dark chocolate...mostly everything in the dessert category :)

Julia wrote: "1. Hi guys! My name is Julia O.
2. I'm from Northwest Indiana.
3. I have so many favorite books including Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, and I'm currently in the middle of the Throne of Glass serie..."

Hi, Julia. Thanks for joining the Bee's Bookshelf! I just recently finished Six of Crows, and I absolutely loved it. Have you read Crooked Kingdom yet?

1. Hello Everyone, My name is Michele B
2. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio
3. My favorite book is A Prayer For Owen Meany, but I enjoy many types of young adult fiction as well.
4. I am happiest when I am reading, sewing or working in my garden.

Michele wrote: "1. Hello Everyone, My name is Michele B
2. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio
3. My favorite book is A Prayer For Owen Meany, but I enjoy many types of young adult fiction as well.
4. I am happiest when I ..."

Hi, Michele! We're so happy to have another Cincinnati native in the group. I've just recently started to enjoy gardening, and I'm having fun learning about caring for plants. Your best gardening tips are appreciated!

Hi All, My name is Kim M. I live in Cincinnati, OH (from Georgia). I don't have a "favorite" book but Pride and Prejudice would probably be it if I was forced to pick. I am happiest when I am running, reading or hanging out with my close friends.

Hi
My name is Elizabeth T.
I live in Kansas City, MO.
I don't have a favorite, I have read to many books. I would have to go with the True Calling Series(only on Amazon) or Twilight. My favorite overall genre is either dystopia with a little romance or historical fiction.
For a fun fact, my step-dad is from Norway. I am also learning both Norsk(Norwegian) and ASL(American Sign Language). I can also name nearly every Greek, Roman, and Norse God. There are too many Egyptians. I got a 23 on the ACT in 7th grade, and yes Iwas in a room with high schoolers, it wasn't online. When we got the scores back the district was bragging about at 23.9 average.
Sorry for the extra info. Sorry if I seem to be bragging, I have Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism, and am not good in social situations when it comes to what is appropriate.

That's okay, Elizabeth. My name is Olivia. It's cool that you know so many gods of different cultures.

Thanks

You're welcome!

Kim wrote: "Hi All, My name is Kim M. I live in Cincinnati, OH (from Georgia). I don't have a "favorite" book but Pride and Prejudice would probably be it if I was forced to pick. I am happiest when I am runni..."

Hi, Kim! Welcome to the club! It sounds like you and our other mod, Tyler, have a lot in common (she's from Georgia, too!). She and I both love, love, love Jane Austen. Do you have a favorite film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice?

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi
My name is Elizabeth T.
I live in Kansas City, MO.
I don't have a favorite, I have read to many books. I would have to go with the True Calling Series(only on Amazon) or Twilight. My favorite ov..."

Hi, Elizabeth- we're so happy you've joined us! Thank you for being willing to share so much about yourself with us. Please don't feel like you're oversharing; we love learning about all of our book club friends! That is so cool that you know so many Greek, Roman, and Norse gods. I've always been fascinated with mythology and I love reading Rick Riordan's books. Have you read anything by him?

I did read Crooked Kingdom, and I loved it just as much as Six of Crows!

Julia wrote: "I did read Crooked Kingdom, and I loved it just as much as Six of Crows!"

I just can't get enough of Leigh Bardugo. She's coming out with a new collection of short stories that take place in the Grishaverse on September 26th and I can't wait!

Hi! My name is Zoe W. I'm a Hoosier girl! I love the Harry Potter books, the Selection series, and the Betsy-Tacy series. A fun fact about me is that I love making homemade ice cream sandwiches! I have a set where I make stars, cows, pigs, and so on. It's actually really fun!

Zoe wrote: "Hi! My name is Zoe W. I'm a Hoosier girl! I love the Harry Potter books, the Selection series, and the Betsy-Tacy series. A fun fact about me is that I love making homemade ice cream sandwiches! I ..."

Hey, Zoe! Welcome to the Bee's Bookshelf! The Selection Series is so good! America is such a relatable character, and I'm so happy that Kiera Cass decided to extend the original trilogy by two books. Did you like the America-centered books better or the Eadlyn-focused ones?

Hi Zoe.
My name is Gail Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, ABD. Currently, I'm working on my Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting which is a lot of reading of financial reports. On my day job I moniter some federal grants which again, are reconciliation reports. I love numbers, they do not lie. Nonetheless, i still like to find time to read a "who done it" or a Harry Potter book. A fun fact about me I like to cook and play chess with my computer. Take care for now.

Molly wrote: "Zoe wrote: "Hi! My name is Zoe W. I'm a Hoosier girl! I love the Harry Potter books, the Selection series, and the Betsy-Tacy series. A fun fact about me is that I love making homemade ice cream sa..."
Ooh! That's such a hard question! Maybe the Eadlyn-focused ones. But I love all the books!

Kim wrote: "Hi All, My name is Kim M. I live in Cincinnati, OH (from Georgia). I don't have a "favorite" book but Pride and Prejudice would probably be it if I was forced to pick. I am happiest when I am runni..."

Love Jane Austen!

Gail wrote: "Hi Zoe.
My name is Gail Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, ABD. Currently, I'm working on my Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting which is a lot of reading of financial reports. On my day job I moniter some federal..."

Welcome to our group, Gail! Wow—I'm so impressed by your love of numbers and your dedication to your education. I also love to cook, and recently I've gotten more into baking, as well. Do you have any favorite recipes that you know by heart?

Zoe wrote: Ooh! That's such a hard question! Maybe the Eadlyn-focused ones. But I love all the books!

Lol, I totally understand. That's like asking me which Harry Potter book I like best. (Please don't ask me, I can never decide!)

Molly wrote: "Gail wrote: "Hi Zoe.
My name is Gail Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, ABD. Currently, I'm working on my Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting which is a lot of reading of financial reports. On my day job I moniter..."

Molly wrote: "Gail wrote: "Hi Zoe.
My name is Gail Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, ABD. Currently, I'm working on my Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting which is a lot of reading of financial reports. On my day job I moniter..."

Yes, homemade cornbread.

Gail wrote: Yes, homemade cornbread.

That sounds delicious—I love cornbread!

1. I'm Esha R.
2. I live in North Carolina
3. I am in love with the Percy Jackson series and practically every book written by Rick Riordan, though Shannon Messenger is great too
4. I've participated in a National Spelling bee before

Hi my name is Jaden .Z. I live in Canada, I love the series Maze runner, and the series of Hunger Games and I love solving Rubik's cubes

Hi my name is Jaden. Z. I live in Canada and I love two specific series they're "Hunger games" and Maze runner. I also really love solving Rubik's cubes

Hi my name is Jaden. Z, I live in Canada. I love Hunger games and Maze runner. I also love solving Rubik's cubes.

Whoops sorry I posted three times:)

Yagyesha wrote: "1. I'm Esha R.
2. I live in North Carolina
3. I am in love with the Percy Jackson series and practically every book written by Rick Riordan, though Shannon Messenger is great too
4. I've participat..."

Hi, Esha! Welcome to the Bee's Bookshelf. I'm so glad we have another fan of Rick Riordan—I love his books! Have you read the Magnus Chase series yet?

Jaden wrote: "Hi my name is Jaden. Z, I live in Canada. I love Hunger games and Maze runner. I also love solving Rubik's cubes."

Hey, Jaden—welcome to our book club! It sounds like you really love dystopian fiction...me too! Have you read Divergent? It has a lot of similarities to The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner series.

Molly wrote: "Yagyesha wrote: "1. I'm Esha R.
2. I live in North Carolina
3. I am in love with the Percy Jackson series and practically every book written by Rick Riordan, though Shannon Messenger is great too
4..."

Yeah I have :)

Yagyesha wrote: "Yeah I have :)

It's been on my list to read for awhile. How do you think it compares to the Percy Jackson series?

Hello; my name is Nancy.
I liked Hook's Revenge. I finished it recently, and I like that it shows emotion as strength, not weakness. It also deals with gender stereotypes, a big issue today.
My favorite words were the funny pirate terms, like "bawdy sea chantey," "cat-o'-nine-tails," and "dog-livered landlubber." I also like the words "apoplectic" and "impertinent."
I live in Ohio.
My favorite book series is Harry Potter because it has lots of interesting and creative characters. I also like the Land of Stories series, Harriet the Spy, and the Ramona Quimby books. Some of my favorite words are "euphoria," "didgeridoo," "gravitas," and "exuberant."

1. Hi, my name is Ankita V :)
2. I'm a proud Virginian - born and raised there!
3. My favorite books are the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling; it combines my sentimental love of friendship and romance with my thirst for thrilling adventures!
4. My fun fact.... gosh, it's probably that I dream of traveling the world -- something, according to my palm reading, that will happen! ;)

Nancy wrote: "Hello; my name is Nancy.
I liked Hook's Revenge. I finished it recently, and I like that it shows emotion as strength, not weakness. It also deals with gender stereotypes, a big issue today.
My fav..."

Hi, Nancy! Welcome to the Bee's Bookshelf. I really enjoyed all of the pirate vocab in Hook's Revenge, as well. I haven't read the Land of Stories series, but I've heard so many great things about it. Thanks for sharing some of your favorite words—didgeridoo is such a fun one!

Ankita wrote: "1. Hi, my name is Ankita V :)
2. I'm a proud Virginian - born and raised there!
3. My favorite books are the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling; it combines my sentimental love of friendship and r..."

Welcome to our book club, Ankita! I'm excited that we have yet another Harry Potter lover here. I'm currently rereading the series (on book five right now) and am surprised at how many details I had forgotten. Which book in the series is your favorite?

1. Hi, my name is Arnav J.
2. I live in Virginia
3. My favorite books are Harry Potter books
4. I really like to play soccer

Arnav wrote: "1. Hi, my name is Arnav J.
2. I live in Virginia
3. My favorite books are Harry Potter books
4. I really like to play soccer"

Welcome to the Bee's Bookshelf, Arnav! Another Potterhead—yay! What is your favorite book in the series? For me, I've always been a big fan of the Prisoner of Azkaban because I love Sirius so much.

1. Hi! My name is Cal A.
2. I live in Louisiana.
3. I don't mean to sound cliche, but my favorite series is the Harry Potter series as well!
4. I love to play violin.

Molly wrote: "Arnav wrote: "1. Hi, my name is Arnav J.
2. I live in Virginia
3. My favorite books are Harry Potter books
4. I really like to play soccer"

Welcome to the Bee's Bookshelf, Arnav! Another Potterhea..."

From what I have read,I like Goblet of Fire better because of the dueling part in the graveyard between Harry and Lord Voldemort